Hairpin
18th century (made)
| Place of origin |
M.266 to 273-1921 were purchased as a group from Reverend Arthur S. Adams who was part of the American Baptist Mission in Hopo, via Swatow, China. Apart from M.273-1921 belt clasp, the items in this group are types of adornments worn by brides of the Hakka community in Southern China.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver-gilt filigree and silver wiring, enamelling, coral beads, imitation stones |
| Brief description | Hair ornament with silver gilt filigree, China, 18th century |
| Physical description | Hair ornament, silver-gilt filigree enriched with enamel and set with coral beads and false stones; on silver wirework backing with long pin above and an arrangement of pendent chains below. A curved band tapering to right and left. Besides a row of bats, the ornament consists mainly of flowers, birds and insects. |
| Dimensions |
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| Object history | Purchased from Rev. A. S. Adams (M.266 to 273-1921) |
| Summary | M.266 to 273-1921 were purchased as a group from Reverend Arthur S. Adams who was part of the American Baptist Mission in Hopo, via Swatow, China. Apart from M.273-1921 belt clasp, the items in this group are types of adornments worn by brides of the Hakka community in Southern China. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.270-1921 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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